This is a comprehensive history of the village from the Celtic era to modern times, with chapters on mills, quarries, coalfields and collieries, railways, inns, rivers, churches, military service, and so much more.

The illustrated card covers are in near fine condition, clean and fresh, with only superficial flaws.
The binding is very tight.
The content is very clean and in as new condition.

Profusely illustrated with b/w period photographs, scale drawings and colour aircraft profiles, the book relates the experiences of the ace pilots of the JAFF and the IJN who fought in the skies between 1937 and 1945.

Condition:
The card covers are in very good condition, clean and bright, with a.3cm nick to the bottom edge to the rear (see photograph).
The binding is very tight and the interior is unmarked and in fine condition.

The author narrates the story of AFN from the early ‘chain-gang’ days. The book is illustrated with numerous b/w photographs, and includes car production and other statistics to the rear.

Condition:
The dust wrapper is in very good condition, clean and bright, with slight rubbing to the top of the spine and mild bumping to the extremities.
The binding is tight.
Inside, there is the ghost of pencil marks to the top corner of the half title page, otherwise the content is unmarked and in very good condition.

]]>https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/sports/motor-sports/from-chain-drive-to-turbocharger-the-a-f-n-story-by-denis-jenkinson/feed/03871LMS Coaches: An Illustrated History 1923- 1957 by D. Jenkinson & R.J. Esseryhttps://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/transport/lms-coaches-an-illustrated-history-1923-1957-by-d-jenkinson-r-j-essery/
https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/transport/lms-coaches-an-illustrated-history-1923-1957-by-d-jenkinson-r-j-essery/#respondMon, 09 Oct 2017 19:54:12 +0000http://www.wiganlanebooks.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=754This history includes a general survey of LMS coaching stock including livery, painting and finishing, and an analysis of coach types, including dining, kitchen and buffet cars, corridor coaches, sleeping cars, GPO vehicles, non-passenger coaching stock and much more. The book includes appendices with standard codes etc and is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, drawings and colour samples.

The dust wrapper is in near fine condition, clean and bright, with only very mild imperfections.
The page edges are lightly tanned.
The binding is square and tight.
Inside, the content is clean, glossy and in fine condition.
A lovely copy.

]]>https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/transport/lms-coaches-an-illustrated-history-1923-1957-by-d-jenkinson-r-j-essery/feed/0754Preston North End Football Club: One Hundred Years At Deepdale 1881-1981https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/sports/football/preston-north-end-football-club-one-hundred-years-at-deepdale-1881-1981/
https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/sports/football/preston-north-end-football-club-one-hundred-years-at-deepdale-1881-1981/#respondSat, 07 Oct 2017 08:44:36 +0000https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=3863Preston North End Football Club: One Hundred Years At Deepdale 1881-1981
By
Harry Berry and Geoffrey Allman

Publisher: The Club, 1982

Hardcover

First edition

8.5 x 5.5 in.

267 pages

Illustrated with team photographs and including match statistics, the book comprises a comprehensive history of Preston North End F.C.

Condition:
The dust wrapper is in near fine condition, crisp and clean with a few minor wrinkles.
The binding is very tight and the interior is clean, fresh and in fine condition.
A super copy of a scarce publication.

]]>https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/sports/football/preston-north-end-football-club-one-hundred-years-at-deepdale-1881-1981/feed/03863Fred Dibnah Steeplejack – Signed Copyhttps://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/biography-and-autobiography/fred-dibnah-steeplejack-signed-copy/
https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/biography-and-autobiography/fred-dibnah-steeplejack-signed-copy/#respondFri, 06 Oct 2017 16:28:27 +0000https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=3344Signed “F. Dibnah” to the title page, and illustrated with b/w photographs and plans, Fred has written a lively autobiography in his own inimitable style.

Condition:
The glazed boards are clean and in near fine condition.
The binding is tight.
The interior is unmarked and in fine condition.

Published in 1986, this scarce publication is a complete guide to miniature doll making is packed with illustrations, offering step-by-step instructions for casting, firing, assembling and painting you own miniature dolls.

Condition:
The card covers are in very good condition, bright, (an attractive lemon colour not apparent in the photo) with a few stains from age (see photograph}.
The binding is secure and tight.
The interior is in near fine condition.

Illustrated with drawings and diagrams, the book includes a history of shoes, an analysis of authentic doll shoes, how to select patterns and materials, instructions and the addition of 10 patterns in different styles and in multiple sizes.

Condition:
The card covers are clean, sharp and in fine condition.
The binding is very tight.
There is staining in part to the outside edges of the pages.
The top corners of the pages bear a hint of a crease, otherwise the content is in very good condition.

]]>https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/hobbies/crafts/dolls/the-dolls-shoemaker-by-lyn-alexander/feed/03857Clothing Culture: Dress in Egypt in the First Millennium ADhttps://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/textiles/clothing-culture-dress-in-egypt-in-the-first-millennium-ad/
https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/books/textiles/clothing-culture-dress-in-egypt-in-the-first-millennium-ad/#respondThu, 05 Oct 2017 10:45:43 +0000https://wiganlanebooks.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=3855Clothing Culture: Dress in Egypt in the First Millennium AD
By
Frances Pritchard

Publisher: Whitworth Art Gallery, 2006

Softcover

ISBN 9780903261579

First edition

4to

154 pages

Profusely illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings, this is an in-depth study of clothing from Post-Pharaonic Egyptian featured in the Whitworth Art Gallery’s acclaimed collection. It includes such garments as tunics, cloaks and headwear, demonstrating the distinctive styles, decorations and colours of the costumes of the era.

Condition:
The card covers are in very good condition,with a little lifting of the laminate to the bottom fore-corner and mild handling marks.
The binding is very tight and the interior is fresh and in fine condition.